An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Allusions & Cultural References

Literary and Mythological References

• "Unsteadfast footing" (1.4) – Shakespeare, William, Henry IV Part 1 Act 1, Scene 3 lines 518-524
• Aeolian Harp (3.14) – Named after Aeolus, the Greek god of wind, an Aeolian harp doesn't require human hands to make noise. Wind hits the strings and causes them to make sound.

Historical References

• Battle of Corinth (2.1)